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Miami Dolphins have a lot to gain, nothing to lose with Larry Johnson

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FILE - This Sept. 12, 2010, file photo shows Washington Redskins running back Larry Johnson (27) carrying the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game, in Landover, Md. Johnson has signed with the Miami Dolphins after sitting out most of last season. Johnson gained 2 yards on five carries in two games before he was released by the Redskins last September. Rob Carr / AP




By Armando Salguero

asalguero@MiamiHerald.com

At first blush, I wanted to hate the Dolphins’ signing of Larry Johnson.
Everything about the surprising move was wrong, starting with the introduction of a former gun-brandishing, woman-battering, team-rules-violating, disturber of civil peace and locker-room chemistry into the Dolphins locker room.
The move suggested desperation and a lack of planning because a team whose approach to addressing the running back position was to get younger and more dynamic by discarding 29-year-old Ronnie Brown had just added the 31-year-old Johnson.
The team that rid itself of Ricky Williams, a running back who publicly criticized coach Tony Sparano after his days with the Dolphins ended, was signing Johnson, a running back who publicly criticized Kansas City coach Todd Haley while he was still with the Chiefs.
The jokes about this laughable move started lining up in my head like planes approaching from the west at Miami International Airport:
What, did the other Larry — you know, Larry Csonka — not answer his phone when the Dolphins began searching for aging former running backs?
This seemingly ridiculous move said much about these Dolphins, and not one of the statements was good — until Sparano explained it all and until Johnson also opened his mouth.
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http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/08/24/2372148/miami-dolphins-have-a-lot-to-gain.html
 
There's a lot to gain from a soon to be 32 yr old RB who hasn't been productive in 5 years and acts like a complete scumbag? Sure, Mando.
 
This is exactly the kind of thing the Patriots do with great success. They give with older players with baggage a chance to rescue their evaporating career by fulfilling specific roles at little or no risk to the team.
 
Exactly. If Pats pick up Johnson we'd be complaining about how they always turn old washed up running backs into pro bowlers and we never take a chance. If he plays well he sticks. If not he's gone. No big deal.
 
BlueFin said:
Much ado about nothing....A runner has a short shelf life, he is at the end.
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Thank you Captain Curmudgeon... Aren't there some neighborhood kids you need to go chase off your lawn?
:tongue:
 
it's an extended tryout. he gets a week or so to show something. if not, he's gone with no contract
 
Penthos said:
Thank you Captain Curmudgeon... Aren't there some neighborhood kids you need to go chase off your lawn?
:tongue:
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Just my opinion...ok how about this:

We freaking stole Larry Johnson, what a beast, superbowl bound now baby!
 
BlueFin said:
Just my opinion...ok how about this:

We freaking stole Larry Johnson, what a beast, superbowl bound now baby!
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LOL!

Wooo Hooo! Now you're talking... Let's go get our Johnson jerseys!
 
Many miss the big picture here, this is a low risk move, yes we could have kept ricky but with the negativity he felt towards management and coaching that wouldnt work. Also he there to groom the young power runner.
 
I consider this under the same realm as the Jets signing Maybin. You take a look, if it works out great, if not you can easily move on. This is a tryout, take a look period with LJ for the veteran minimum and a decision will be made after the last preseason game. He very well could be cut on September 3rd if they don't like what they see.

No risk, no harm, and there is nothing to lose, but everything to gain by bringing him in.
 
Penthos said:
This is exactly the kind of thing the Patriots do with great success. They give with older players with baggage a chance to rescue their evaporating career by fulfilling specific roles at little or no risk to the team.
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People really need to get over the Patriots.

If i recall correctly, last time they brought in a veteran running back he bombed. Fred Taylor certainly hasn't been tearing up the league.
 
Spesh said:
People really need to get over the Patriots.

If i recall correctly, last time they brought in a veteran running back he bombed. Fred Taylor certainly hasn't been tearing up the league.
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Didn't the Pats sign Fred Taylor to be the #1 or #2 back and gave him a multi-year deal with some decent money? The Patriots TRADED for an aging, on the decline WR in Ochocinco this offseason and I would think the Patriots probably have him in their starting lineup or at worst one of the top 3 guys. The Patriots were considered geniuses when these moves were made.

The Dolphins sign an aging RB(who by the way is younger than Fred Taylor and Ochocinco at the time of their signings), at the veteran MINIMUM to COMPETE for the #3 spot on the depth chart, not a starting role. That is considered by those same people as a head scratcher move.

That doesn't seem odd to you?
 
I agree. Its vet minimum and a split contract. Even if he makes the team he is cheap and if he makes the team and gets hurt its cheap.
 
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